Winter 2019 Auditions

Great Oak open Class Drumline

Audition CampsAll high school students are eligible to audition for the Open Class drumline. Audition camps will take place December 3, 5, 7, 12, and 14, from 6pm to 9PM. These auditions are educational in nature, but will also serve as an evaluation to assist in placing students on the instrument where they will be the most successful in the upcoming season. As such, it is important for your child to attend all sessions, but if they cannot, to communicate with staff regarding any missed camp dates. Some of the sections will complete auditions faster than others.

Additional CampA series of "camp" sessions catered toward the Open Class students will take place after Open Class Auditions. We will bring special staff in at this camp in order to get as much show "o the floor" as possible.

Camp DatesJanuary 4, 5, and 7. Please note this is before school resumes for the spring semester. Currently, the camp is scheduled from 2PM to 9PM on these dates, but the times are subject to change according to staff availability.

Cost$185. This cost will be credited toward your "Fair Share Donation" amount for the upcoming winter drumline season, for either the A Class or the Open Class Drumline.

*Any high school student who auditions for the Open Class drumline and is not offered a spot will be considered for the A Class drumline as well.

Rehearsal Schedule SummaryGenerally, the Open Class Drumline will rehearse Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6PM to 9PM every week. Additionally, we will rehearse on some Saturdays and days off from school. PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR FOR ALL DATES.

All rehearsals are mandatory, particularly those that take place during days off school and Spring Break. Currently, no rehearsals are scheduled in the second week of Spring Break. However, there is a possibility we will need to add some if we make finals. If you have a conflict with any of the dates on the calendar please bring it to Sarah's attention ASAP. You can reach Sarah at sarah.d.ball13@gmail.com.

Fair Share DonationWinter drumline is expensive. We have to pay for staffing, transportation of equipment, uniforms, drum heads, competitions fees, equipment maintenance, props, a floor, and many other expenses. Unfortunately, the activity is not financially supported by the school district. As such, we ask each member of the group to donate an amount to help offset these cost (the donation amount, if paid in full, does not cover all expenses). This year we are asking each A class member to donate $750.

Great Oak a Class Drumline

Middle School Audition CampsWhat: A comprehensive series of "camp" sessions catered toward Middle School students of all experience levels offered by our experienced and highly qualified staff to build a foundation of knowledge for your student for the upcoming drumline season. These camps will provide instruction on all percussion instruments utilized in the winter drumline season. While these are educational sessions, they will also serve as an evaluation to assist in placing students on the instruments where they will be the most successful in the upcoming season. As such, it is important for your child to attend all sessions, but if they cannot, to communicate with the staff regarding any missed camp dates.

Cost$185 for all 7 sessions. This cost will be credited toward your "Fair Share Donation" amount for the upcoming winter drumline season.

Camp DatesAll sessions are from 3:30PM to 5:30PM at Great Oak High School10/22; 10/24; 10/29; 11/5; 11/7; 11/26; and 11/28

For dates that occur during the marching band season, Middle School students currently participating in Marching Band are not required to attend. However, we do request that they attend the 11/26 and 11/28 dates.

REGULAR REHEARSALS FOR THE COMPETITIVE A CLASS DRUMLINE WILL BEGIN ON 12/2/18.

Rehearsal Schedule SummaryGenerally, the A Class Drumline will rehearse Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30PM to 5:30PM every week. Additionally, we will rehearse Fridays from 3:30PM to 5:30PM on weeks when we have a show. PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR FOR ALL DATES.

All rehearsals are mandatory, particularly those that take place during days off school and Spring Break. Currently, no rehearsals are scheduled in the second week of Spring Break. However, there is a possibility we will need to add some if we make finals. If you have a conflict with any of the dates on the calendar please bring it to Sarah's attention ASAP. You can reach Sarah at sarah.d.ball13@gmail.com.

Fair Share DonationWinter drumline is expensive. We have to pay for staffing, transportation of equipment, uniforms, drum heads, competitions fees, equipment maintenance, props, a floor, and many other expenses. Unfortunately, the activity is not financially supported by the school district. As such, we ask each member of the group to donate an amount to help offset these cost (the donation amount, if paid in full, does not cover all expenses). This year we are asking each A class member to donate $600.